Submasseteric abscess is an unusual complication of dental extraction. 1 The clinical signs of cheek tenderness and marked trismus are non-specific and can make the diagnosis difficult. The ...

Most patients prefer to avoid having a tooth removed, and dentists usually recommend saving the biological tooth if it is possible. However, dental extraction or tooth removal may be the option in ...

The procedure for dental extraction typically involves a consultation to go over the specific situation of the patient, administration of anesthesia, loosening, and extraction of the tooth.

Caries is the main reason for the extraction of first permanent molars in children. Children who are attending dental hospitals for extraction of first permanent molars tend to be older than the ...

A new study published in the journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes showed that infective ...